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Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology
Quantifying and Managing Soil Functions in Earth's Critical Zone:
Combining Experimentation and Mathematical Modelling, Volume 142,
the latest in the Advances in Agronomy series continues its
reputation as a leading reference and first-rate source for the
latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group
of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. Five volumes
are published yearly, ensuring that the authors' contributions are
disseminated to the readership in a timely manner. As always, the
subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject
matter dealt with by this long-running serial.
Engineered Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agricultural Production,
Soil Improvement and Stress Management highlights the latest
advances in applying this important technology within agriculture
sectors for sustainable growth, production and protection. The book
explores various smart engineered nanomaterials which are now being
used as an important tool for improving growth and productivity of
crops facing abiotic stresses, improving the health of the soil in
which those crops are growing, and addressing stresses once the
plant begins to produce food yield. The book includes insights into
the use of nanoparticles as bactericides, fungicides and
nanofertilizers. In addition, the book includes an international
representation of authors who have crafted chapters with clarity,
reviewing up-to-date literature with lucid illustrations. It will
be an important resource for researchers, nanobiotechnologists,
agriculturists and horticulturists who need a comprehensive
reference guide.
Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture explores the use of
beneficial microorganisms as an alternative to current synthetic
plant protection strategies. The book highlights a range of
renewable raw substrates including agro-industrial waste as a
dependable and cost-effective technology for the mass production of
biosurfactant, emphasizes the formulation of biosurfactants using a
full-factorial design, scientometric assessment, and presents
mathematical modeling for the enhancement of production processes.
Recent biotechnological techniques such as functional metagenomics
that could help in the molecular characterization of novel
biosurfactant with multifunctional activities majorly from
uncultured and unexploited microbes available in the soil biosphere
are also explored. This book identifies possible modes of action by
which nutrients are normally released to plants through the
formation of metal-biosurfactant complexes and presents recent
research findings on the utilization of biosurfactants for the
management of mycotoxins and microorganisms when evaluated in the
field and in greenhouses. Finally, the book emphasizes the
application of biosurfactants as a form of potent antibiotics for
the management of several zoonotic diseases and in animal
husbandry.
Biochar in Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
introduces the state-of-the-art of biochar for agricultural
applications to actualize sustainable development goals and
highlight current challenges and the way forward. The book focuses
on scientific knowledge and biochar technologies for agricultural
soil improvement and plant growth. Sections provide
state-of-the-art knowledge on biochar production and
characterization, focus on biochar for agricultural application and
soil improvement, discuss the roles of biochar for environmental
improvement in farmland to relieve water and waste management as
well as climate change, highlight biochar used for boosting
bioeconomy and clean energy, and discuss future prospects. This
book will be important to agricultural engineers and researchers as
well as those seeking to improve overall soil and environmental
conditions through the use of biochar.
Emerging Contaminants in Soil and Groundwater Systems: Occurrence,
Impact, Fate and Transport addresses the current need for
comprehensive and detailed information on emerging contaminants in
the environment. Due to increasing industrial expansion and
evolving technologies, novel contaminants are being found in the
environment with little information on their analysis, fate and
transport. This book covers pharmaceuticals and personal care
products, perfluorinated compounds, engineered nanoparticles and
microplastics, providing the information environmental scientists
require to study their occurrence and interactions, including case
studies for each contaminant. This book is a valuable read for
postgraduate students, academics, researchers, engineers and other
professionals in the fields of Environmental Science, Soil Science,
and Hydrology who need the most up-to-date information and
analytical methods for analyzing newly emerging contaminants in
soil and groundwater.
Analysis of Chemical Residues in Agriculture presents a focused,
yet comprehensive guide on how to identify, evaluate and analyze
the wide range of chemicals that impact our food production system.
The book presents a variety of analytical technologies and methods
in order to help professionals, researchers, and graduate and
undergraduate students understand chemical residues in agriculture
and apply them to applications for the detection and quantification
of chemical residues - both organic and inorganic - in several
agricultural matrices, including crops, fruits, meat, food, feed,
soil and water. Agriculture remains one of the most strategic
sectors for the global economy and well-being. However, it is seen
as a source of environmental and health concerns mainly due to the
high amount of pesticides and fertilizers used in production
systems around the world; moreover, a thorough understanding of the
topic is necessary when we consider livestock production systems
also apply large amounts of veterinary drugs to treat illness and
promote increases in productivity.
A comprehensive account of ore-forming processes, revised and
updated The revised second edition of Introduction to Ore-Forming
Processes offers a guide to the multiplicity of geological
processes that result in the formation of mineral deposits. The
second edition has been updated to reflect the most recent
developments in the study of metallogeny and earth system science.
This second edition contains new information about global tectonic
processes and crustal evolution that continues to influence the
practice of economic geology and maintains the supply of natural
resources in a responsible and sustainable way. The replenishment
of depleted natural resources is becoming more difficult and
environmentally challenging. There is also a change in the demand
for mineral commodities and the concern around the non-sustainable
supply of 'critical metals' is now an important consideration for
planners of the future. The book puts the focus on the responsible
custodianship of natural resources and the continuing need for all
earth scientists to understand metallogeny and the resource cycle.
This new edition: Provides an updated guide to the processes
involved in the formation of mineral deposits Offers an overview of
magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary ore-forming processes Covers
the entire range of mineral deposit types, including the fossil
fuels and supergene ores Relates metallogeny to global tectonics by
examining the distribution of mineral deposits in space and time
Contains examples of world famous ore deposits that help to provide
context and relevance to the process-oriented descriptions of ore
genesis Written for students and professionals alike, Introduction
to Ore-Forming Processes offers a revised second edition that puts
the focus on the fact that mineral deposits are simply one of the
many natural wonders of geological process and evolution.
This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on
soil health indicators. The first chapter describes indicators and
frameworks for soil health currently in use. It evaluates the
principles underpinning current approaches to monitoring soil
quality/health and shows these principles have been applied in the
development of a practical soil health toolkit for use by UK
farmers. The second chapter reviews the range of physical, chemical
and biological indicators of soil health and how they can be used
in practice. It focusses on measuring soil health in organic
vegetable cultivation and, in particular, ways of measuring the
effects of adding organic amendments to improve soil health. The
third chapter discusses key issues in soil organic carbon (SOM)
modelling and the development of increasingly sophisticated,
dynamic SOM models. It looks at the role of SOM models in improving
soil health monitoring and developing decision support tools for
farmers The final chapter reviews current challenges in collecting
more systematic and reliable data on earthworm communities,
including issues in identifying different earthworm groups. It
includes a case study on developing a robust method for accurate
measurement of earthworm communities in soil in assessing and
improving soil health.
Microbiome Stimulants for Crops: Mechanisms and Applications
provides the latest developments in the real-world development and
application of these crop management alternatives in a
cost-effective, yield protective way. Sections address questions of
research, development and application, with insights into recent
legislative efforts in Europe and the United States. The book
includes valuable information regarding mechanisms and the
practical information needed to support the growing microbial
inoculant and biostimulant industry, thus helping focus scientific
research in new directions.
Written by leading experts in their respective fields, Principles
and Applications of Soil Microbiology 3e, provides a comprehensive,
balanced introduction to soil microbiology, and captures the rapid
advances in the field such as recent discoveries regarding habitats
and organisms, microbially mediated transformations, and applied
environmental topics. Carefully edited for ease of reading, it aids
users by providing an excellent multi-authored reference, the type
of book that is continually used in the field. Background
information is provided in the first part of the book for ease of
comprehension. The following chapters then describe such
fundamental topics as soil environment and microbial processes,
microbial groups and their interactions, and thoroughly addresses
critical nutrient cycles and important environmental and
agricultural applications. An excellent textbook and desk
reference, Principles and Applications of Soil Microbiology, 3e,
provides readers with broad, foundational coverage of the vast
array of microorganisms that live in soil and the major
biogeochemical processes they control. Soil scientists,
environmental scientists, and others, including soil health and
conservation specialists, will find this material invaluable for
understanding the amazingly diverse world of soil microbiology,
managing agricultural and environmental systems, and formulating
environmental policy.
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